Informed Consent and Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that, as in all sports and exercise, there is an element of risk and that I am physically and medically capable of participating in skating activities. In consideration of the acceptance of my application and permission to participate in the 2020 Buffalo Masters Summer Training Camp, and in any of the Buffalo Speed Skating Club events, activities, or training sessions.
I myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns RELEASE, WAIVE and FOR-EVER DISCHARGE the Buffalo Speedskating Club, It’s organizers and coaches, US Speedskating, The Northtown Center, Town of Amherst, Tom Miller and all other associations, sanctioning bodies and sponsoring companies, and all their respective agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, and assigns of and from all claims, demands, damage costs, expense, actions, and causes of action, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property HOWSOEVER CAUSED, arising or to arise by reason of my participation in any event organized by the Club, whether as a spectator, participant, competitor, or otherwise, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the event and notwithstanding the same may have been contributed to or by negligence of any of the aforesaid.
I further undertake to skate safely and wear protective equipment at all times. All skaters must wear an ANSI/SNELL certified helmet, cut resistant neck guard, knee pads, and full fingered gloves. A suit can be worn that incorporates knee pads and a neck guard.
Conduct
All athletes are expected to abide by their governing body’s (USS or SSC), Code of Conduct and by all rules and directions issued by the camp's coaches and staff. In the event that a participant's behavior warrents removal for the camp, the camp director will notify the participant. No refund will be provided.
Photography
The camp is being photographed, by attending the camp you consent to having your photo taken. The photographs may be used for the purposes of advertising, editorial or other promotional work.
Cancellations and Refunds
The last date for a cancellation refund is June 1, 2020, unless the spot can be filled. If the spot is filled with an appropriate skater, a full refund will be provided.